Featherlite Honored by Powersports Business as One of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the Powersports Industry

CRESCO, Iowa--Feb. 1, 20047, 2004--Powersports Business has named Featherlite(R), Inc., one of the 100 most influential companies or organizations in the powersports industry.

In recognition of their 100th issue, Powersports Business compiled a list of organizations and companies they feel have played a significant part in shaping the powersports industry. Over 1,500 companies or organizations were considered. Featherlite was the only trailer manufacturer recognized on Powersports Business' list.

According to Powersports Business, "We looked at several things (to make our selections): Market share, product development, industry involvement and innovation in the way a company does business."

The 30-year old trailer manufacturing firm was honored in the January 19, 2004 issue of Powersports Business. "Featherlite is proud of its long association with the powersports industry and is honored to be recognized as one of the 100 most influential companies," Conrad Clement, Featherlite President and CEO, said.

Featherlite is an industry leader in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of aluminum specialty trailers, including ATV, race car, snowmobile, motorcycle and car trailers. Among others, Featherlite is a sponsor of the World Snowmobile Association.

Powersports Business was first published in 1998 and is read by manufacturers, dealers and distributors of power sport crafts, including motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercrafts and snowmobiles.

Clement said, "Featherlite continues to be the industry leader in trailer manufacturing by consistently enhancing our products to meet the needs of powersports enthusiasts and offering our customers durable, innovative trailers. People are more devoted than ever to their outdoor leisure activities, and Featherlite is dedicated to getting them and their cargo to their destinations in the very best."

Other companies or organizations on the 100 list included Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Polaris Industries, Inc., America Honda Motor Company, John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Arctic Cat.

For free brochures on Featherlite trailers, call 800-800-1230 or visit the web at www.fthr.com/tnews.

About Featherlite

Featherlite, Inc., is a North American leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing high quality aluminum specialty trailers, specialized transporters and custom mobile marketing trailers, and luxury motorcoaches. Featherlite has highly diversified product lines offering hundreds of standard model and custom-designed horse, livestock, car and recreational trailers through an extensive dealer network in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to its "Official Trailer" status of NASCAR and the World Snowmobile Association, Featherlite is a sponsor of many equine, livestock and motorsports organizations.